Toyota prius first generation. These cars have a 15 liter engine capable of 70 hp and an electric motor capable of 33 kilowatts. The toyota prius was also the first manifestation of an important new platform that would go on to provide the foundation of forthcoming models such as the corolla celica rav4 and second generation prius. The prius was completely redesigned for the first time in 2003.
Fuel economy based on revised testing methods was 42 city 41 highway and 41. In the united states the prius was marketed between the smaller corolla and the larger camry. Certain models require a different maintenance schedule as described in their maintenance guide.
Generation 15 2001 2003 the prius was the worlds first mass manufactured compact electric car at it launch. View add to cart. In 2001 was the first five seat family car to offer hybrid electric drive and unimaginably high gas mileage.
The first generation toyota prius hit us. The first generation toyota prius hybrid launched in the us. According to epa tests the first gen prius gets 42 mpg on city roads and 41 mpg on the highway.
2001 2003 toyota prius first 1st generation share on twitter. Toyotacare for prius and prius prime covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for two years or 25000 miles whichever comes first. Twelve years after.
2000 toyota prius 001 japan version japan model. While the toyota prius has since earned its place in the annals of automotive and pop culture history the first gen model looked nothing like the wedge shaped hatchback that people think of today. The prius nhw11 sometimes referred to as generation ii was the first prius sold by toyota outside of japan with sales in limited numbers beginning in the year 2000 in asia america europe and australia.
Gen 2 and gen 3 toyota prius powertrain the first significant difference between these two generations is the engine transmission and inverter setup. From 2000 to 2003. 2001 2003 toyota.
24 hour roadside assistance is also included for three years unlimited mileage.